U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Constitution Flotilla 53, Boston, MA

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Serving the Boston Harbor area

08/29/2026

On August 22, 2026, Joint Air Base Cape Cod hosted the Auxiliary Air Swim Test. Each year, participants in the AuxAir program are required to complete this test at the base or other facilities across the country. The test includes swimming several lengths of the pool in a flight suit and PFD, as well as demonstrating the ability to pull yourself into the single-person life raft used during flights. Pictured is our Flotilla Commander, Noah Lewkowitz, taking part in the test. Courtesy photo Noah Lewkowitz.

08/23/2026

On August 6th., 2026 Auxiliarists Jim Healy and David Cantrell were part of the USCG Auxiliary safety boat crew for the annual community canoe and kayak event sponsored by the non-profit group GreenRoots. This event benefited the citizens of Chelsea and gave everyone of any age an opportunity to try paddle sports on Chelsea Creek. Auxiliarist Healy has worked this event, under Sector Boston orders, and his boat has been the safety boat for many years. There were many participants. The event it took place near Irving’s M/T New England vessel at Irving’s terminal. Mark Jacobson from GreenRoots was the photographer.

08/12/2026

The last photo entry for Sail 250 (Boston) is more of a human-interest story. It was a reunion of sorts between an auxiliarist, his wife, and the ship that they were married on. One of our current members, Claudiu Badea, married his wife on the Romanian Tall Ship the Mircea on July 12th., 2009 during the Sail Boston event then. They have the distinction of being the only couple to ever get married aboard that vessel. The Mircea, built in 1938, is the fourth of a series of five sister ships that includes the USCGC Eagle. On the Badea's 17th. wedding anniversary, July 12th., 2026, the couple, with other guest, were treated to a nice, formal reception aboard the Mircea and they had the opportunity to see several people from their wedding and also meet several important Romanian officials. Claudiu's grandfather also was in the Romanian Navy during World War II and served for a time on that ship as well. The Mircea is a part of Auxiliarist Badea's story.

08/10/2026

In addition to Auxiliarist Ciampa's photos from Sail 250 (Boston) here are some of Auxiliarist Jackie Nisbett's photos from this year's Parade of Sail. Jackie was a part of Auxiliarist Ciampa's crew during the event.

08/09/2026

Vincent Ciampa on patrol during the Boston Tall Ships event aboard his facility “Attitude Adjustment.” His crewmates, Rich Gallante, Louise Olsen, and Jackie Nisebett, and himself had a wonderful experience. From various backgrounds, they had a well-balanced crew and worked great together.

08/05/2026

These photos are still from Sail 250 (Boston) and highlight some members of Flotilla 5-3 and other local Flotillas. They are from a collection of photos by Auxiliarist Noah Kreatz.

08/04/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Day is celebrated annually on August 4th., commemorating the establishment of the Revenue Marine (later known as the Revenue Cutter Service) by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton on August 4th., 1790. In 2026, the United States Coast Guard marks 236 years of continuous service.

08/03/2026

These Boston Sail 250 photographs were provided to me by Auxiliarist Jack London. He is the Vice Flotilla Commander of 5-3 and was assigned to the Incident Command Post as a Liaison Officer for the duration of the event.

08/01/2026

Still celebrating Boston's Sail 250 event days after it happened here are some pictures from Auxiliarist George Dyroff. He was on duty with the Auxiliary during some of days when the Canadian Wildfire smoke was present, so his photos reflect that.

07/30/2026

These photos are from Auxiliarist Dave Cantrell who was a crew member on the one of the Auxiliary boats during the Sail 250 event.

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U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston, 476-498 Hanover Street Exd
Boston, MA
02109

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